Iraq launches its first national census in nearly four decades
Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq has begun its first nationwide population census in decades in a step aimed at modernizing data collection and…
Continue ReadingNews
Ukraine has seen success in building clean energy, which is harder for Russia to destroy
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — This year, Russian missile attacks have knocked out about 50% of Ukraine’s power generation, a major…
Continue ReadingDalton Knecht scores 37 with rookie record-tying 9 3-pointers, leading Lakers past Jazz 124-118
AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dalton Knecht tied the NBA’s single-game rookie record with nine 3-pointers while scoring a career-high…
Continue ReadingTilly scores 20 as Santa Clara knocks off UC Riverside 96-54
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Christoph Tilly had 20 points in Santa Clara’s 96-54 victory over UC Riverside on Tuesday. Tilly had five…
Continue ReadingNorth Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s spy agency says that North Korea has recently supplied additional artillery systems…
Continue ReadingDeadline looms for negotiators seeking a deal for cash to curb global warming
Associated Press BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — With time running down, negotiators at the United Nations annual climate talks on Wednesday returned to…
Continue ReadingSouthern China suspends ferry services as storm brings winds, high waters to coastal regions
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Parts of coastal southern China have suspended ferry services as a major storm passes into the South China Sea, bringing high…
Continue Reading
Chris Stapleton wins 4 CMA Awards, but Morgan Wallen gets entertainer of the year
AP Entertainment Writer Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent…
Continue Reading What to know about Transgender Day of Remembrance and violence against trans people
Associated Press Vigils and other events are being held to draw attention to transgender people who have lost their lives due to violence in the past…
Continue ReadingTrump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here’s what that would mean
AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education,…
Continue ReadingBelem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence
Associated Press BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Belem, a bustling metropolitan area of 2.5 million people near the mouth of the Amazon River, is preparing to…
Continue ReadingMaui Invitational returns to a Lahaina still grappling with raw emotions left by deadly wildfire
Associated Press HONOLULU (AP) — Three generations of TJ Rickard’s family lost their homes in the deadly Maui wildfire more than a year ago, and…
Continue Reading Susan Smith is denied parole 30 years after drowning 2 sons by rolling car into South Carolina lake
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A parole board decided unanimously Wednesday that Susan Smith should remain in prison, despite her plea that…
Continue ReadingTrump’s casting call as he builds out his administration: TV experience preferred
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s a common trait that President-elect Donald Trump is clearly prizing as he selects those to serve…
Continue Reading
Nice weather with much warmer temps later this week
High pressure will build into our area during the middle of the week, where temperatures will quickly warm above normal levels later this week.…
Continue ReadingHealth advocates in Africa worry Trump will reimpose abortion ‘gag rule’ governing US aid
Associated Press EPWORTH, Zimbabwe (AP) — Carrying her infant daughter, 19-year-old Sithulisiwe Moyo waited two hours to get birth-control pills…
Continue Reading
Evento de luces mágicas “Magic of Lights” regresa para iluminar al valle de Coachella
Hernán Quintas Estas fiestas decembrinas serán aún más brillantes, alegres y coloridas con el regreso de Magic of Lights (Magia…
Continue ReadingPrak Sokhonn reappointed as Cambodia’s foreign minister
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian lawmakers have reappointed experienced diplomat Prak Sokhonn as foreign minister. The National Assembly…
Continue ReadingNYC police officer shot, suspect dead after shootout in Jamaica, Queens
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police have killed a man in Queens after he shot at officers — hitting one in the leg — who were responding to…
Continue ReadingAlex Killorn helps the Ducks beat the Blackhawks 3-2 for their third straight win
AP Sports Writer CHICAGO (AP) — Alex Killorn had a goal and an assist in the third period, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on…
Continue Reading